Screen on the Green at Piedmont Park

This past Thursday I went to Screen on the Green to see Sixteen Candles with a friend. It being one of my very favorite movies, I had to go. Of course, the movie was entertaining as it always is, but the crowd that was in attendance was even more entertaining, and I only saw the people that were sitting around me. I imagine that if I walked around, I would have been even more entertained. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience and look forward to attending more, if it is continued. There was a shooting towards the end of the movie, or at least a helicopter was flying around with about 20 minutes left of the movie. Luckily I don't think I was anywhere near the incident. But, I guess even in the beauty of Piedmont Park that makes you forget that you're in an as urban as a city as you can get in the south, it's still the Atlanta that is laden with crime.

The early crowd

The early crowd on the hill

Delicious picnic provided by Saba

Our view

The famous Jake Ryan. Loved hearing cheering when we first saw him.

A clip to leave you with...

Richard Blais

Just hanging out with my Top Chef All-Star friend Richard Blais at the Peachtree Corners Festival in Norcross, GA. It was a great topping to the Krispy Kreme milkshake I had at FLIP Burger the night before.

The Shadowboxers

In the Stefon (SNL) voice: If you're looking for something good to listen to, look no further: Atlanta's most talented band is The Shadowboxers. You'll find great tunes, amazing harmonies, catchy pop-rock, lots of Jewy-ness, and, maybe the best part, the between-songs banter. (For those of who have no idea who Stefon is, do yourself a favor and watch this: http://www.hulu.com/watch/200104/saturday-night-live-weekend-update-stefon)

But seriously, these 5 guys can sing and harmonize like no other group out there right now. I wish I had enough musical knowledge to be able to explain to you in how many ways The Shadowboxers are greater than almost everything being released today, but alas, I do not. Just take my word for it. Not only will their songs make you move, but you will not be able to get their catchy tunes out of your head for days (in a good way).

Today, they released their first EP (cover above) that's streaming now on their website (www.theshadowboxers.com). See for yourself how amazing these guys are and then tell everyone you know. I promise you won't be disappointed. After you're stunned, go buy some tickets to their shows with the Indigo Girls at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens July 8-9 or one of their many other shows around the country this summer (http://www.theshadowboxers.com/#!dates).

Here's a sneak peek of what you'll find:

Flying Biscuit

I just love breakfast for dinner and being able to actually get breakfast for dinner somewhere that isn't a diner in Atlanta.

Tonight's dinner at Flying Biscuit: Veggie scramble, whole wheat biscuit, and fruit.

Simple and delicious...sorry I don't have a picture. Poor planning on my part, but I'm still adjusting to this blog idea.

www.flyingbiscuit.com